Episode 2686
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Episode 2686 was broadcast on 12 January 2000, as part of Series 42.
Alan Jenkins played Olive Morgan, with Olive Morgan winning 39 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Roy Hudd, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Jenkins | Score | Olive Morgan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EEATGBRTM | BATTER | 6 – 6 | MATTER | ABETTER | 7 |
| 2 | REPABTPEC | CARPET | 12 – 12 | REBATE | PERCEPT*, PRECEPT | 14 |
| 3 | IOESNVFCA | FANCIES | 19 – 19 | EVASION | FASCINE*, FIANCES, NOVICES | 21 |
| 4 | 25 1 4 100 75 50 → 610 | 604
4 × (100 + 50) + 75 ÷ 25 + 1 |
24 – 19 | 600 |
CV: 611 = 4 × (100 + 50 + 75 ÷ 25) − 1
|
31 |
| SST | IDONTRAIT | TRADITION | ||||
| 5 | LRIODTPUZ | PROUD | 24 – 25 | PUTRID | LUPOID*, TORPID*, TRIPOD | 37 |
| 6 | AEISNWWGN | SAWING | 24 – 32 | WEANING | AWNINGS | 44 |
| 7 | TOLAHYERD | LOATHED | 31 – 39 | THREADY | RATHOLED* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 6 8 5 3 4 → 863 | — | 31 – 39 | — |
CV: 862 Best: 863 = (25 × 4 + 6) × 8 + 5 × 3 |
62 |
| 9 | FEINTDICS | 31 – 39 | DISINFECT | 72 | ||
